A Protection Motivation Theory Approach to Home Wireless Network Security in New Zealand: Establishing If Groups of Concerned Wireless Network Users Exist And Exploring Characteristics of Behavioral Intention

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A Protection Motivation Theory Approach to Home Wireless Network Security in New Zealand: Establishing If Groups of Concerned Wireless Network Users Exist And Exploring Characteristics of Behavioral Intention

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Victoria University of Wellington

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Threats arising from wireless hacking have been recently acknowledged both within academic literature and in the mainstream media. Additionally, it has been reported that many users of wireless networks make no attempt to activate security measures on their networks. This report replicates and expands upon research found in Woon, Tan and Low (2005) in order to ascertain characteristics of home wireless network users in New Zealand. The first research area asks the question: aside from the peo...

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Masters

Date created

2023

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DiGiusto, Dennis Michael

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https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/A_Protection_Motivation_Theory_Approach_to_Home_Wireless_Net...

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Library and information studies not elsewhere classified / Internet users / Network security / Wireless network / Hacking / School: School of Information Management / Marsden: 280199 Information Systems n.e.c. / Degree Level: Masters / Degree Discipline: Information Management / Degree Name: Master of Information Management / Library and Information Studies not elsewhere classified

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